Sr/ Engineer Central Planning & Performance

OQ; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ in Oman is seeking a Maintenance professional to manage Central Maintenance planning and performance strategies for RPI & Plastics facilities. You will prepare performance reports, manage budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and coordinate with project leaders to ensure on-time, cost-effective maintenance.

The role requires 5-8 years in maintenance planning, strong SAP- PM experience, and excellent English communication; Arabic knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in maintenance planning and performance management.
• Experience in budgeting and cost control for maintenance (CAPEX/OPEX).
• Strong knowledge of CMMS/SAP- PM modules and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance planning and scheduling for RPI & Plastics assets.
• Develop and report maintenance performance KPIs and stewardship reports.
• Coordinate with PMO and project leaders for budget and schedule alignment.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards in maintenance activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data analysis and report writing

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrument Engineering

Tools

SAP- PM

SAP-MM

SAP-FM

Primavera P6

MSP

CMMS

Job description

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Job title

Grade

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Stream

Commercial & Downstream – RPI & Plastics

Function

Maintenance – Central Maintenance - Central Planning & Performance

Location

Budget control

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Reporting to

TL Central Planning & Performance

Direct reports

Job Purpose:

Provides technical maintenance expertise pertaining to Maintenance Performance Management & strategies across RPI & Plastics designated sites and all related operations, under TL Performance Management & strategies Maintenance scope’s, acting as team player for the timely and cost-effective maintenance of the RPI & Plastics’ assigned equipment and infrastructure during the execution of maintenance and minor projects, modifications in accordance with the technical standards to maintain the assets through: (1) Prepares maintenance performance reports for all “RPI & Plastics facilities” and advises improvements recommendations / plans; in order to support maintenance function to meet cost-effective, timely and efficient manner. (2) CAPEX & OPEX budget, monitoring and control (3) Conducts periodic inventory reports analysis, spots abnormalities in demand & supply reports findings.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• RPI & Plastics Assets – Maintenance
• Maintenance planning and scheduling:
• Performance management:
• Budget management:
• Maintenance minor project management:
• Safety and environmental compliance

Accountabilities:

• Analysis of maintenance performance and initiates improvement / corrective actions.
• Support in collecting Monthly progress updates, develop Stewardship report & assist to develop monthly Functional KPI scorecards On-time with Quality.
• Develop special reports & Presentations on-demand as advised by Team Leader
• Prepare, Analyze and Cascade Weekly Visibility Reports for all RPI & Plastics Plants.
• Coordinate and align with maintenance departments to develop “Maintenance Policies, Processes and Procedures” and maintain documented.
• Generate or assist in generation of any departmental reports as per management request, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide support & Assistance in development of draft budget proposal as per guidelines received from finance Team (within time & quality submission).
• Initiate budget requirements for all maintenance departments based on the scope/ volume of work.
• Development of Monthly OpEx & CapEx Reports & submit to Team Leader for review.
• Receive progress updates for CapEx projects from all Project Leaders & Compile data for PMO submission. (Progress & Cost)
• Perform analysis for Maintenance Commitments & joint review with Execution teams for cleansing & control.
• Budget reports, analysis to ensure that expense bookings are done under correct budget heads.
• Conduct Analysis on Actual spent vs Solomon benchmark, develop strategies and action plans to improve in lagging areas (to next Quartile)
• Focal point for Solomon studies regarding the maintenance function, leading the collection of data for the study inputs tables to be submitted to Operating Excellence team.
• Prepare, Validate and issuance of periodic maintenance performance reports (daily, weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly…etc.)
• Develop Performance reports and feedback in regard to maintenance performance, compliance monitoring to implemented work processes and issuance of recommendation to the execution teams.
• Analysis of maintenance performance KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Maintain the maintenance department Policy, processes and procedures.
• Budget reports and analysis to ensure that expense bookings are made under correct budget heads.
• Monitoring the completion of MOCs under the maintenance function implementation and follow up with projects leaders on delays of implementation / closing.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of function / department systems, processes and practices, cost reduction and productivity improvement. (taking into consideration 'Industrial best practice')

Stakeholder

Conduct & chair periodic Staff meetings, prepare summary reports and provide daily updates on the performance of maintenance execution activities.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Provide facilitation for external/ internal audits and follow-up of the action items assigned against maintenance function.
• Enhances stock set up levels to the optimal values, builds equipment BOM, promotes spares interchangeability, monitors replenishment and changes with impacts to inventory and targets demand-supply balance.
• MRP review with the respective end users of the plant.
• Review/ identification of critical Spare parts
• Ensure that all critical spares are updated in SAP
• Ensure the efficient consumption of existing inventory
• Review of all received NSERs & issue recommendations
• Implements analysis recommendations and prepare measures to rectify abnormalities i.e. high consumption rates, stock types & levels, obsolescence, impacts of commissioning/decommissioning, write-off, non-mover items …etc.
• Coordinate with materials management & inventory teams to ensure spares availability, conduct stocking levels review, any improvement initiatives … etc.

Key interactions

Internal: All Maintenance Heads, Team leads, Engineers, Planners, Procurement, Finance, People & Culture, QHSE

Notable Working Conditions.

Notable Working Conditions.

Office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualification for this position is a degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrument Engineering or equivalent.

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Prior scheduling experience in a maintenance facility is a strong plus
• Extensive experience in reporting, planning, and scheduling routine maintenance.
• Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
• Experience in planning techniques, scheduling & cost monitoring.
• Experience inPerformance managementfor maintenance & shutdown related jobs.
• Experience in handling Maintenance Contracts and shutdown related jobs.

Background

• Knowledge in material specification, QA/QC, and international Codes & standards.
• Knowledge of Budget / Estimation resources (internal and external) Cost Control
• Knowledge of:
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Expertise in SAP- PM, MM & FM Module.
• Knowledgeable in HSE plans related to maintenance activities.
• Knowledge in material specification, QA/QC, and international Codes & standards
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integrations of information/ reports
• Understanding of Process (P&IDs / PFDs) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Competencies and skills

Soft:

• Excellent communication skills across all levels, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and have a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a diversified and critical environment.
• Able to build relationships between department staff and contractors with a focus on collaboration
• Data analysis and report writing skills
• Result oriented

Technical:

• Computer Literacy including MS Office
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), SAP- PM Module. Primavera P6 / MSP.
• Computer problem solving skills, ability to identify and resolve problems with appropriate resources
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Engineering Performance systems & Management strategy experience is a strong plusStrong technical background in maintenance
• Ability to schedule major shutdown projects
• Ability to align the requirements of operations and maintenance
• Deep understanding of safety and environmental regulations Project management skills
• Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE plans
• International Standards and applicable codes